Esteban Batista waived by Celtics

Batista plays well in England

(10/11/07) Celtics PF Esteban Batista played 19 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game vs. Minnesota in England. He finished with seven points, five rebounds and an assist. He also had two steals.

Batista signs with Celtics

(9/27/07) The Boston Celtics have signed center Esteban Batista and swingman Dahntay Jones to round out their training camp roster.

Batista considering Boston again

(9/24/07) According to The Boston Globe, the Celtics are back in the running for the services of Uruguayan forward Esteban Batista. His agent Marc Cornstien said last Wednesday the Hawks free agent forward-center had declined an offer to sign with Boston. But on Sunday, Cornstien said Boston was back under consideration. "The situation has reopened," Cornstien said. "Boston is very much alive."

Batista getting some interest

(9/21/07) The Boston Globe is reporting that free-agent forward Esteban Batista is being targeted by four teams, including the Celtics, Suns, Bobcats and Pacers. The Celtics may have fallen out of the running, however. "Boston could be a good fit, but there are teams expressing more serious interest," agent Marc Cornstien said.